A third attempt to rescue a ship stranded off East Antarctica since Tuesday has failed because of fierce winds and poor visibility.
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Using Lightning to Predict Severe Storms
An alternative to costly radar-based weather services could soon be operational in developing nations, to help them detect severe storms more cheaply and quickly.
Deep sea creatures found off Rockall ‘new to science’
Four animals previously unknown to science have been discovered in deep water off Scotland, the Scottish government has said.
New analysis of ocean currents may solve eel mystery
A new analysis of wind-driven Atlantic currents may help scientists solve a mysterious decline in eel numbers.
Wildlife ‘thrived’ in 2013 after hot summer
The hot summer in the UK provided a much-needed boost for wildlife with butterflies, moths and grasshoppers all thriving, the National Trust says.
Heavy rain kills eight in St Vincent
At least eight people died and dozens were forced out of their homes by heavy rain in the Caribbean islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Russia drops first Greenpeace Arctic 30 case
Russian authorities have dropped criminal charges against the first of 30 people accused of taking part in a Greenpeace protest in the Arctic.
Small lifestyle changes ‘lower type 2 diabetes risk’
Modest lifestyle changes in diet and activity by South Asian families improve their chance of losing weight to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study. Making moderate improvements could help to improve their health and wellbeing,…
‘Massive’ reservoir of melt water found under Greenland ice
Researchers say they have discovered a large reservoir of melt water that sits under the Greenland ice sheet all year round.
Norfolk seals ‘fared better than feared’ in storm surge
Seals thought to have been lost on the north Norfolk coast due to last week’s storm fared better than feared, experts say.
Floods from storm force Gazans to leave homes
More than 5,000 people in the Gaza Strip have been evacuated from their homes because of severe floods caused by torrential rain.
Mid-East governments sign Red Sea-to-Dead Sea water deal
Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority have signed a water sharing pact aimed at one day replenishing the rapidly drying Dead Sea.
Flights cancelled as fog grounds more than 100 planes
Thick fog has led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at London’s Heathrow and City airports.
UK ‘Coronation meadows’ plan seeks to revive wildflower sites
Sixty “Coronation meadows” have been identified across the UK as part of a Coronation anniversary campaign to restore threatened wildflower meadows.
Protective measures are a ‘death sentence’ for rare dolphin
Measures to protect one of the world’s rarest dolphins have been denounced as a “death sentence” by campaigners.
Maintain status quo on Rajuk Purbachal project: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) to maintain the status quo on the development work on its Purbachal housing project under Barakau and Parabarta moujas in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur district.
Fruit bats harbour more deadly viruses
Bats harbour more deadly viruses than was previously thought, scientists say.
Carbon emissions set to hit new record high in 2013
The amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere in 2013 is expected to hit a new high of 36 billion tonnes, according to a Carbon Budget released today by the Global Carbon Project (GCP).
Edinburgh forum says putting value on nature could save it
By Claire Marshall Business leaders and environmentalists say putting an economic value on nature could be the best way to save it.
Plan taken to protect riverbank from Jamuna erosion
A mega plan has been taken up for development work aimed at protecting the right bank of the Jamuna, one of the mighty rivers in the country, from its erosion and flood stretching from Sirajganj to Kurigram districts.
2013 ‘one of warmest’ on record
This year is likely to be among the top 10 warmest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Philippines typhoon death toll up as aid arrives
The number of people in the Philippines confirmed dead from Typhoon Haiyan now stands at 3,621, officials say.
Why Typhoon Haiyan caused so much damage
by Richard Harris The deadly typhoon that swept through the Philippines was one of the strongest ever recorded. But storms nearly this powerful are actually common in the eastern Pacific.
Typhoon wreaks havoc on agriculture with over a million farmers affected
By Matt McGrath Over one million farmers in the Philippines have been impacted by Typhoon Haiyan according to the UN.
Typhoon prompts ‘fast’ by Philippines climate delegate
By Matt McGrath The head of the Philippines delegation at UN climate talks in Poland has said he will stop eating until participants make “meaningful” progress.
Depression over Bay of Bengal
The well marked Low over Southeast Bay and adjoining area concentrated into a depression over the same area on Monday. It was centered at 3 pm on Monday about 1315 kms South of Chittagong port, 1225 kms South of Cox’s…
Bangladesh Delta Plan: Dutch firm-led Int’l consortium win
PR Newswire A large international consortium, led by the Dutch consultancy firm Twynstra Gudde, has won the European tender for the development of the Bangladesh Delta Plan (BDP2100), a crucial plan for Bangladesh.
Coastal retreat plan to curb floods
By Matt McGrath A scheme to combat flooding by surrendering land to the sea will be completed on Monday on the south coast.
Climate change to disrupt soil nutrients in drylands
The increased aridity expected this century as a result of change may disrupt the balance of key soil nutrients with a knock-on effect on soil fertility threatening livelihoods of more than two billion people, a study finds.
Children urged to put away screens and play outside
By Judith Burns Children are being urged to take back their “wild time”, swapping 30 minutes of screen use for outdoor activities.